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Rusev returns to WWE Raw, attacks Otis and Akira Tozawa

Rusev made his first WWE appearance since his AEW stint by interrupting a tag team segment on Raw After WrestleMania, attacking Otis and Akira Tozawa in Las Vegas.

Rusev returns to WWE Raw, attacks Otis and Akira Tozawa

Key points

  • Rusev interrupted a tag team title segment between The New Day and Alpha Academy on Raw.
  • The former United States Champion attacked Otis and Akira Tozawa after The New Day exited the ring.
  • Rusev finished the assault with his signature Accolade submission on Otis.
  • This marks Rusev's first WWE appearance since competing in AEW as Miro.

WWE fans were left buzzing after a shocking return on Monday Night Raw, as Rusev stormed back onto the scene during the highly anticipated Raw After WrestleMania at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The April, 202 episode, airing live on Netflix at PM ET/5 PM PT, saw the former United States Champion interrupt a tag team title segment between The New Day and Alpha Academy, setting the stage for chaos.

As the lights dimmed and new entrance music blared, Rusev marched to the ring to a thunderous ovation. The New Day quickly exited, leaving Otis and Akira Tozawa vulnerable. Rusev unleashed a brutal assault, finishing with his signature Accolade submission on Otis, and posed triumphantly as the crowd erupted with chants of “Rusev Day!”1.

Rusev’s return marks his first WWE appearance since a multi-year stint in AEW, where he competed as Miro. His comeback has already shaken up the Raw roster, leaving fans and Superstars alike wondering who will be next in his sights.

Wondering what time Raw starts? WWE Monday Night Raw airs live every Monday at PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific on Netflix. With Rusev back and the fallout from WrestleMania still unfolding, tonight’s Raw is must-see TV.

Your questions, answered

Who did Rusev attack on WWE Raw?

Rusev attacked Otis and Akira Tozawa after interrupting their tag team segment with The New Day.

When did Rusev last appear on WWE Raw?

This was his first WWE appearance since a multi-year stint in AEW where he competed as Miro.

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